A powerful blast at a fireworks factory in central China has left at least 21 people dead and 61 others injured, according to state media reports. The explosion occurred at a workshop belonging to the Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Company in Liuyang,...

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Global oil prices jumped sharply on Tuesday as escalating tensions in the Middle East reignited fears of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global energy trade. Brent crude, the global benchmark, settled at $114.44 per barrel—up...

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The BJP’s victory in West Bengal is expected to ease long-standing frictions between New Delhi and Kolkata, potentially opening the door for stronger engagement with Bangladesh across sectors such as water sharing, trade, border management, connectivity, and security....

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The United States and Iran appear on the brink of renewed confrontation in the Gulf after Tehran launched drone and missile strikes on the UAE, responding to Washington’s attempt to escort stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz under “Project Freedom.” In a...

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In Tumakuru district, the sudden deaths of over 44 peacocks between April 16 and 21 have been confirmed as cases of H5N1 avian influenza—a strain of bird flu known for causing outbreaks worldwide. The confirmation by ICAR-NIHSAD on April 29 has prompted heightened...

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NEW DELHI: A 40-year-old man in Tumakuru district allegedly killed his two minor sons before dying by suicide at his home, police said. The incident occurred in Alakere village under Kunigal police station limits. The man, identified as Shivanna, was found dead along...

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